# Acorn at Wolverton Mill

Acorn at Wolverton Mill is a full-day nursery at Unit 1, Walker Avenue, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TW, in Wolverton Mill East, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-wolverton-mill-2820320  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1, Walker Avenue, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TW
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01908 870334
- Website: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/acorn-at-wolverton-mill
- Run by: [Acorn Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: 2820320

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820320

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2024 (Reference 2820320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820320)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820320)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820320)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1, Walker Avenue, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.059477,-0.831126

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ouse Valley Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Wolverton Mill Balancing Lake, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ouse Valley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Wolverton Mill Play Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Milton Keynes there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slated Row School |  | 4–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Greenleys First School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Greenleys Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Wyvern School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary and St Giles Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Russell Street School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bushfield School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn at the Rowans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-the-rowans-2679429) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Greenleys Community Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenleys-community-pre-school-2883772) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Milton Keynes Montessori Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milton-keynes-montessori-preschool-2743670) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Buttons@Stony Stratford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-stony-stratford-2721905) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Adorable Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adorable-nurseries-ey492578) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Childcare Pathways](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-pathways-ey456775) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn at Wolverton Mill's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn at Wolverton Mill Good at its inspection on 9 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn at Wolverton Mill take?

Acorn at Wolverton Mill is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn at Wolverton Mill?

Acorn at Wolverton Mill is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation, which runs 18 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Acorn at Wolverton Mill?

Wolverton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorn at Wolverton Mill?

You can call 01908 870334 and visit www.acornearlyyears.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820320)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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